Explorers and Their Journeys

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Who sponsored Christopher Columbus?

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Spain (King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella)

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What year did Christopher Columbus begin his exploration?

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1492

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What was Christopher Columbus attempting to find?

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A trade route between Europe and Asia.

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What obstacles did Christopher Columbus face?

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Hunger, rough seas, lack of maps.

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What were Christopher Columbus's accomplishments?

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Founded the Bahamas, explored Cuba.

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Who sponsored John Cabot?

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England (King Henry VII)

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What year did John Cabot begin his exploration?

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1497

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What was John Cabot's route?

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Westward to reach Asia.

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What obstacles did John Cabot face?

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Storms, rough seas, lost/damaged ships.

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What were John Cabot's accomplishments?

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Claimed land in present-day Canada, told the people of large fish, explored parts of the U.S.